Better Late Than Never – 2013 NHL Preview
Posted: January 15, 2013 Filed under: NHL, Weekly Issue | Tags: NHL, pittsburgh penguins Comments Off
In this week’s Sports Illustrated, find everything you need to know for the 2013 NHL season, including Sports Illustrated’s pick of the Penguins over the Canucks in the Stanley Cup Final(PAGEs 28-34). Here’s how Sports Illustrated sees the playoffs shaking out:
WESTERN CONFERENCE
Central Division
*Red Wings (2)
*Blackhawks (4)
*Blues (7)
*Predators (8)
Blue Jackets (15)
Northwest Division
*Canucks (1)
*Wild (5)
Avalanche (10)
Flames (11)
Oilers (12)
Pacific Division
*Kings (3)
*Sharks (6)
Coyotes (9)
Stars (13)
Ducks (14)
EASTERN CONFERENCE
Atlantic Division
*Penguins (1)
*Rangers (4)
*Flyers (5)
*Devils (7)
Islanders (13)
Northeast Division
*Bruins (2)
*Sabers (6)
Senators (10)
Maple Leafs (11)
Canadiens (12)
Southeast Division
*Capitals (3)
*Lightning (8)
Panthers (9)
Hurricanes (14)
Jets (15)
*Denotes playoff team
Western Finals Eastern Finals
Canucks over Blackhawks Penguins over Rangers
Stanley Cup Finals: Penguins over Canucks
And here are predictions for the 2013 NHL Awards:
Hart Trophy: Steven Stamkos, C, Lightning
Art Ross Trophy: Evgeni Malkin, C, Penguins
Norris Trophy: Drew Doughty, D, Kings
Vezina Trophy: Henrik Lundqvist, G, Rangers
Calder Trophy: Justin Schultz, D, Oilers
Jack Adams Award: Dan Bylsma, Penguins
Calder Trophy: Justin Schultz, D, Oilers
Jack Adams Award: Dan Bylsma, Penguins
